Who is not suitable for traction for lumbar disc herniation

Most patients with lumbar disc herniation will be advised to undergo traction treatment when visiting the hospital. However, some patients are also told by doctors that they must not undergo traction treatment for lumbar disc herniation. This makes patients very confused. Who exactly should not undergo traction treatment for lumbar disc herniation? In fact, there are 5 types of people who should not do these things in daily life, and patients with lumbar disc herniation must know these things.

1. Patients with lumbar disc herniation and obvious systemic failure. Such as patients with cardiovascular system, respiratory system diseases, and poor heart function.

2. Patients with lumbar disc herniation who are older and have obvious osteoporosis.

3. Patients who have low back pain or sciatica symptoms, but the cause is tuberculosis or tumor, and have destructive changes in the lumbar spine.

4. Patients who are still in the acute phase after lumbar trauma.

5. Although traction treatment can be performed after a clear diagnosis, the symptoms are aggravated or the pain is severe due to traction.

Principle of traction treatment for lumbar disc herniation:

Traction therapy mainly utilizes the principle of action and reaction in mechanics. By pulling in opposite directions toward the head and tail sides of the human body, the intervertebral spaces of the lumbar vertebrae are opened, the internal pressure of the damaged intervertebral disc is reduced, and the bulging and protrusion are promoted to retract, and the protruded nucleus pulposus is returned to its original state, thus creating conditions for the repair and healing of the annulus fibrosus and the restoration of the internal and external balance of the spine, thus solving the lumbar problem from the root.

Clinical effect of traction treatment on lumbar disc herniation symptoms:

1. Lumbar traction can reduce the protruding disc: traction increases the lumbar intervertebral space, creates negative pressure inside the disc, and tightens the posterior longitudinal ligament, which is beneficial to the reduction of the protruding nucleus pulposus and can relieve or eliminate the pressure and stimulation on the nerve roots.

2. Lumbar traction can distract the contracted ligaments, joint capsules and narrow intervertebral foramina on both sides, and also reduce the pressure and stimulation of these structures on the neural structures.

3. Lumbar traction can reduce neural edema: Traction allows the lumbar spine to get sufficient rest, reduces movement stimulation, helps reduce intraspinal pressure, and reduces neural edema.

4. Lumbar traction can relax the waist and back muscles: traction can gradually relax the waist and back muscles and relieve muscle spasms.